On August 19, 2022, a judge approves the partial release of the Mar a Lago affidavit, a star witness the in R. Kelly trial testified, and Xi, Putin to attend G-20 Summit.  Judge approves partial release of Mar-a-Lago affidavit – Portions of the affidavit that led to last week’s raid on former President Donald Trump’s…

On August 18, 2022, a bombing on a Kabul mosque has killed at least 21 people, Taiwan will enter trade talks with the U.S. this fall despite China’s strong opposition, and the Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg is expected to take a deal in court that would require him to plead guilty to tax violations…

The U.S. Air Force carried out a test of an intercontinental missile with nuclear capabilities. The test was delayed 12 days to avoid inflaming tension with China but also sends a signal of readiness in response to ongoing Chinese threats over Taiwan. “This scheduled test launch is demonstrative of how our nation’s ICBM fleet illustrates…

WNBA star Brittney Griner has appealed her sentence, more members of Congress arrived in Taiwan despite China’s ongoing threats, and Iran justified last week’s attack on author Salman Rushdie. These are the top headlines for Monday morning, Aug. 15, 2022. Brittney Griner appeals sentence – Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner filed an appeal…

On Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, Taiwan began its own military drills in response to China’s ongoing drills. President Joe Biden will sign the CHIPS Act in the Rose Garden, and four states — Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Connecticut — will hold primary elections. Taiwan to begin military drills – After days of Chinese military drills…

China announced Monday it would extend its military exercises around Taiwan. China launched the drills as a response to the recent visit to Taiwan by U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), third in line to the U.S. presidency. China considers Taiwan a part of its own territory. The two sides split in 1949 after…

Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued his own response to China’s response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) vist Taiwan earlier this week, On Friday, Chinese officials said 100 warplanes and 10 warships have been firing missiles surrounding the island. That is the largest military exercise of its kind in the region. The exercises have…

Hours after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) departed Taiwan, Chinese missile strikes surrounded the island as part of the largest military drills ever in the region. Officials close to U.S. Intelligence told Fox News China could invade Taiwan within the next 18 months. The officials said 2024 could be a potentially dangerous year with both…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) wrapped up her controversial visit to Taiwan this week. She reiterated the United States’ support of the East Asian island nation. “Our delegation came here to send an unequivocal message: America stands with Taiwan,” Pelosi said following a meeting with Taiwan’s president. Despite Chinese leader Xi Jinping warning President Biden…

Headlines for Aug. 3, 2022: Nancy Pelosi departs Taiwan – Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) left Taiwan in the early morning hours on Wednesday, ending a roughly day-long trip that included a meeting with Taiwan’s president. The House Speaker reaffirmed the United States would not abandon its commitment to Taiwan. “Our delegation came here to send…